Art History with Economics BA (Hons)

at New College of the Humanities

In your first year
 

• The Art of the Byzantine World
• Artists and Their Materials
• Introduction to the History of European Art
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• The NCH Diploma
• Critical Reasoning
• LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
   

In your second year
 

• The Industry of Art: Renaissance & Baroque Patrons, Artists, 
Objects & Consumers
• Theory & Methodology for Art History
   

One course from:

• The City in Contemporary History
• European Painting: Chardin to Matisse
   

Plus:

• Economic Development
• Understanding Statistical Information
• The NCH Diploma
• Science Literacy
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
   

In your third year
 

• Art History Dissertation
• Modern Art and Architecture: 1850 to Present*
   

One course from:

• The Art of the Islamic World
• The Elegiac Landscape
   

Plus:

• Political Economy and Globalisation
• Political Economy in a Post-Neoliberal World
• The NCH Diploma
• Applied Ethics
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities

A-level    

• AAB. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by NCH as one of your A-levels.
• Students studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A Levels may be eligible for an alternative offer.
   

International Baccalaureate Diploma    

• An overall score of 35 points OR 6, 6, 5 in subjects taken at Higher Level.
• Please note, the overall score of 35 points includes TOK and the Extended Essay, and students must achieve a pass in the IB Diploma for entry to our courses
   

European Baccalaureate    

• 85%.
   

Scottish Higher    

• AABBB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
   

Scottish Advanced Higher    

• AB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
   

Access to HE Diploma    

• 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction: 33 credits. Merit: 12 credits. Pass: 0 credits.
• The Access to HE Diploma will be considered on a case by case basis
   

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma    

• BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are considered on a case by case basis when offered in combination with required A-level 
   

Also required

English language requirements    

• If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to study at the College. We would normally require an IELTS of 6.5 overall (including 6.0 in all four components) or an equivalent qualification. 

Annual tuition fees:    
 

• Home: £9,250
• International: £14,000